Assistant Professor Rasel Ahmed was elected to the Board of Directors of Amnesty International, USA on Friday, December 1st. The Nomination Committee identified Ahmed as a potential candidate and invited him to apply for the position in 2022. The application underwent rounds of interviews and public presentations before being open for voting by the organization's members. Amnesty International USA is a human rights organization that focuses on conducting research, raising awareness, and campaigning against human rights abuses. The elected board provides stewardship by developing a clear vision for the organization through policies that set goals and priorities.